The Phillies 2010 season began in Washington, DC with Roy Halladay squaring off against John Lannan. It could for all intents and purposes come to a close tonight under the same scenario. A Phillies win or a Braves loss will clinch the fourth consecutive division title for the Phillies.

Rain is expected tonight, so there is a chance the game will be postponed or even canceled. For the latest on how the weather will affect tonight’s game, follow Twitter:

After a brief appearance in yesterday’s game, Jimmy Rollins will not be starting.

Your Gameday Beer – Nugget Nectar
This brew by Troegs (out of the PA capital) is a mix of Red and Amber Ale; and as a result, it pours a vibrant orange color in your glass. The taste hits you right away with piney hops then gradually fades into tropical fruit flavors. It’s a tasty beer worth trying, especially alongside a roasted chicken. – By Brian

Shane hit 2 bullets for outs , tough luck. I’m serious about a big number I wanna see 5 or more runs. The last week or so its 3 or less almost every game. Maybe theyre saving them for next week ( i hope so)

Where’s this team gonna be next year when Jasons not there to pick the big man up ? I know , I know worry about that next year. When a lefty’s on the mound the big man really struggles sometimes and Werth can still make them pay.

I was so happy when my wife said Howard was a overrated waste of space. Yes again the man will hit you 30 homers. The power is slowly declining. He strikes out way to much. I would never trust him in a big spot. No way. Just throw him junk. For that kind of money he should have 45 homers and 150 rbis. Strike out way less. What a waste of money for the big nose.

I love Ryan Howard when he is going well but when was the last time he got a big hit for the Phillies? He just cannot hit soft-tossing LHP. We need Jayson Werth in the worst way. At this point I would allow him to name his price. He is the lynch pin the of the entire lineup…..AND RUIZ CRACKS A DOUBLE!!!

@adam — thank god our lineup is so deep ,thats what seperates the phils from the giants , padres and the rest of the NL playoff teams. Even when Chase and Ryan are goin bad we can still score. I really think when the lights are brightest we’ll be fine. This is the DOC were gonna see come playoff time i have no doubt. Cole and Roy 2 will also have the adrenelin flowin , who we playing in the series ?
I’m not being over confident just wanna know who you guys/girls thinks goin from the AL ?

Leave it to Jeff to post nothing but negativity while the Phillies are clinching the division and Doc is straight dealing. Hey jeff, if it wasnt for the injury, Ryno would have finished with 40HR and 130RBI’s, again. Like he has every year.

Every night it’s like qa broken record with you. I could understand if your complaint was with the pen, but this garbage with you every single night is too much. The man is the biggest producer in MLB the last 5 years. You would think you wrote the checks or that there was a salary cap in baseball.

Hey Phillyboy I am not miserable. Go look at Howard’s numbers in big situations this year. I was merely using that fact to boost my Jayson Werth assertion. Get a clue.

As to Mostone, it really is an amazing time in Phillies history. Every time they get this close I think about the days I went to the Vet as a kid with my dad and watched those horrendous teams play. I loved, my like many of your I am sure, every second of it. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think the Phils would have a run like this. There are so many moments this year and in the past few years that just give you goosebumps thinking about them.

I think it is safe to say our grandchildren will be asking use questions like “Tell me about Chase Utley, and Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins” Where to begin on a question like that. How could you sum up Chase Utley? Would you start by saying his first hit was a GS? Or that he played the game the right way? Or that he hit 5 home runs in one WS? We are watching Phillies legends.

Contrary to waht Jay-aka-Phillyboy wants all of you to believe, I am enjoying this immensely.

Yes i realize he leads in RBI but how many came in the 7th inning or later in a close game? I don’t know the answer but all I am saying is that this, for Howard’s standards, has been a disappointing year. Simple as that. (as he turns over on a fastball)

What is so hard to understand about a guy that avg’s 40 hr and 130 rbi’s a season ? Dont you know your baseball history ? I advise you look it up and check out the company mr howard’s name is listed next to.——Then add a rookie of the year , an mvp award , well ; you should know the rest.

NL East Champs once again! Thank you Mr. Cy Young! What an incredible September. What an incredible team. This is truly the best time to be alive for a Phillies fan. One more win and the Playoffs go through Philadelphia.

Ray Knight and Bob Carpenter, the Nats broadcasters, were really gracious in their praise of both Halladay and the Phils tonight. Carpenter noted, rightly, that the Phils spent good money to get talent like the Doc, but that the nucleus of the team is homegrown.

I heard that Scott. It was refreshing, considering their bashing of CBP as a bandbox last week. I keep wondering why that’s an adavantage for us, both teams bat in the same ballpark during a game right?

Mike D, Brian Jr is doing well, thanks for asking. He is growing up SO FAST. He is hoping for a an AWESOME birthday present this year of another NL and WS Pennant! As am I of course! LOL.

On a side note, I have NEVER seen another site on the Internet where people who have never met in person can remember things about anbother person who posts there, and actually cares enough to ask about their family or kids. Thats pretty awesome, Thanks Mike D!

Of course, Brian, glad to hear all is well. I remembered when you announced his birth it was during a comeback last October and I remember thinking “wow what a day it was for him.” Can’t remember which series. Anyway, hope to actually have time to comment during the playoffs. Eighteen credits. Madness.

Of course, if they win without me commenting, I might not comment. I don’t want to upset these things.